Next Clinic is Set for Mendocino!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Hi All: "MENDO" Here I Come!

I will be teaching my next Forward Stroke Clinic for Liquid Fusion Kayaking http://www.liquidfusionkayak.com Way Up North in God's Country this coming Sept 26th...Come On Up! This will be a Great Time and I hear all you BASKer's will be in the neighborhood too. All the better! Come take my clinic on Sat, and Rock-Out (literally) on The Coastline, the following Sunday! Jeff is a wonderful host, as I've had the pleasure of working with him for years down in San Diego. He's moved his operation Northward and he loves it. Come join us in the beauty and camaraderie of The Hidden Coast; and learn how to Get the Most of your Stroke at the same time! Cheers and hope to see you soon, brent reitz

a BIG THANK-YOU to Bellingham Washington Surfski Paddlers!

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Wow, I had a great clinic up in Bellingham WA this past weekend ,(9/13/09), and I really wanted to extend a special note of thanks to the Men and Women that attended.

I've already been invited back for Spring Training! I look forward to passing on how best move a boat (in this case "how Quickly" to move a boat), across the water up there again soon!

Those of you who have taken my Clinic or have viewed my Film, know that I feel that a Strong Forward Stroke consists of the same combination of movements regardless of whether or not you are in a Touring Boat or Race Boat. This ended up being a specilized clinic, as it consisted of 100% Surfski Racers! I had a blast helping to feed their "Hungry Need for Speed", as well has had a really fun time doing so! Here's an email that DJ sent out descriping his experience at our clinic. (See below)

Cheers, brent


Feedback from Brent Reitz Clinic:

Today about ten on us took part in a paddling clinic coached by Brent Reitz. After reflecting on the clinic, I was VERY impressed with the class. As a paddler who formerly was a top US slalom racer (though I did not always feel like that while watching video today) for about a decade, I have worked with many national and international coaches. I would say Brent did a first class job articulating, selling, and teaching the forward stroke. Making the transition to a wing blade and onto the surf ski has been fun, but like many of you with different paddling backgrounds, I have not always had a clear concept of an efficient stroke for a ten-twenty-plus mile paddle/race. Brent did a GREAT job laying the foundation, working on improving common bad habits, and articulating some of the more subtle aspects of the paddlestroke. Talk has already started about getting him back up for a clinic in early spring for a touch up session, and hey, maybe a big wave trip to his neck of the woods would be worthwhile (maybe a Wildside “ Big Wave Clinic", US Champs Road Trip? hey, let me dream). I highly recommend Brent and big thanks to LG for being the organizer and video operator!

Iris Had a Great Class and told me I could share her feedback…

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Hi Brent,

thank you again for a great clinic yesterday! I went paddling out of Sea Trek today to practice, - it was great to feel the difference in my stroke and speed, never mind the power I had, dealing with the wind and current. Rotation comes easily it seems, chicken wings are getting there, the catch weeeelll, it needs some work. The elbow push was so much easier today. The exit - well I remembered that too at some point... . Too much fun - I am obsessed.

Steve told me about 'The Regatta' in October. Now that sounds like a lot of fun!!!

Happy paddling ~~~ iris

Brent will be doing the Commentary at The U.S. Surfski National Champs in San Francisco Bay

Friday, August 21, 2009

How to get LIVE Play-By-Play of the U.S.Surfski National Championships Aug 22 & 23, 2009:

If you go to http://www.surfski.info you’ll end up on a home page that will be all set up for the race.

The race is called the U.S. Surfski National Championships. It’s in San Francisco Bay. The short course will begin @ 10 am and the REAL RACE will begin at between 1 pm and 2 pm Pacific Time. It’s about 16 Miles Long! Both Men and Women are competing in their respective classes. Racers are here from all around The Globe to enjoy California Paddling and to go Head-to-Head with the Fastest in the World!

The format you’ll see on the screen will be basically like the “Live Chat” like you get from websites that you are asking questions of. I don’t think there will be any video. There will be some photos every now an again. Basically, I’ll be giving commentary to the website-moderator via cell phone from out on The Bay; he’ll in turn type what I’m saying; it will all come out in Real Time! The race will be about 2+ hours!

See ya on THE WEB...All Around The World! Cheers, brent

Next Kayaking Clinics are set @ AQUAN SPORTS, San Carlos, Ca on SEPT 6 & Mendocino SEPT 26th

Saturday, August 08, 2009

Hey All: To get into the next Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic, go to www.aquansports.com and Sign Up for the Sept 6th Clinic. Aquan has a great teaching venue on very flatwater that is warm and protected. Go check out their shop in San Carlos, CA too! This venue is very centrally located here in The Bay Area and makes a great place to get a jump on tuning up those skills for Summer and Fall Paddling Season!

For those of you who would like to "Hit The Road", or already "Live Up North",...come join me in a Clinic @ Fort Bragg / Mendocino, CA area with Liquidfusion Kayaking Company http://www.liquidfusionkayak.com Go to Jeff's site, checkout the beautiful venue and get ready to Fine Tune that Stroke of Yours! This is a SPECIAL ALERT: The Bay Area Sea Kayakers (BASK) will be having their annual bash in Mendo this same Weekend!!! So, all you "Basker's" can come on up to Mendo and party, tune up your skills on Sat, Party Sat Nite, and go Blow the Doors off your friends On The Water the next day!

Here's looking forward to helping each and every one of you get the most out of the sport we LOVE. Cheers & See Ya On The Water, brent

Another GREAT R.E.I. Kayaking Clinic in Marina, CA! -THANK YOU!!!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Hello to all of you that came out last night for my In-Store Clinic in Marina, Ca store. What a GREAT Turn-Out! Also a big Thank You to REI for having me, and to all of you that decided to pick up a copy of my Forward Stroke DVD.

My next clinic will be in San Carlos Ca, on Sept 6 @ AQUAN SPORTS, feel free to go to their website http://www.aquansports.com and Sign Up for the full-day On-The-Water Clinic. This class will be filled with everything we went over last night, but will consist of Self Evaluation by means of Video as well. You can't beat this kind of training for understanding how best to move the boat. The beautiful thing about this type of training, is it happens FAST! You will no doubt be a stronger and more efficient paddler after attending.

Feel free to contact me here at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any further questions you may have, now that you've had time to "sleep on it"!

Cheers and Happy Paddling, brent

A Few Forward Stroke Kayaking Clinic spots remaining to fill for this weekend’s Class!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Hey All: If you are on the fence about taking my Clinic in Half Moon Bay this coming Sunday, July 26th, JUMP OFF The Fence and COME ON DOWN!

We still have a few spots to fill, and I'd love to help you learn how best to Move That Boat! Go to http://www.calkayak.com and sign up today or call California Canoe and Kayak at (510) 893-7833!

Only ONE MORE DAY TO SIGN-UP, So what are you waiting for? Hope to see you On The Water in Half Moon Bay this Sunday, brent

Next Clinic set for July 26 in Half Moon Bay, Ca

Monday, July 13, 2009

Hey All: Come On Over to Half Moon Bay and let's have a GREAT Forward-Strok'n Day! Yep, July 26 @ 9 am we will hit the water for some "quality paddle-time". Come join seven other folks, (The maximum I allow per class size, this to ensure plenty of one-on-one face-time!), and learn how to increase your power and reduce fatigue & injury...What more could a Happy-Paddler ask for! ....I know more you could ask for...and in my class you are going to Get It...VIDEO of (you guessed it...) YOU! I'm absolutely sure the power of self-analysis by virtue of understanding the required key body movements and comparing them to what you see on The TV...(that would be you), makes the single fastest way to change a movement. Once you see it modeled, and then see what you need to do to change your own current muscle memory...it can really be quick & easy to gain that knowledge.

If you are interested, you can visit California Canoe and Kayak's website at http://www.calkayak.com and sign up from there. If you have questions about the class, feel free to email me .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and I'll be happy to answer. Cheers and hope to see you the end of the month! Happy Paddling, brent reitz

Next Kayaking Clinic is set @ AQUAN SPORTS, San Carlos, Ca on June 28!

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Hey All,

Just a note to let you know you can go to http://www.aquansports.com to sign up for my next On The Water Clinic! I'd love to see ya there and show you how best to do an efficient and powerful Forward Stroke while kayaking. I am not sure how many slots are still available... I only allow 8 students per class, so you can call Vince or Edgar at (650) 593-6060 or check out their site to sign-up! Take Care and Happy Paddling, brent

I apologize for not having THE COMMENT section of my site active!

Friday, June 12, 2009

For all of you Kayakers out there who chose to COMMENT on my site, I have just realized that the COMMENT option had been blocked from my ability to respond. So I'M SORRY to not have replied if so requested! Hi all, over the years this site has been active with an option for folks to "comment" about any of my blog entries. Unknown to me, my newest anti-virus software was set up accidently to "block" each and every one of those comments! Whoops...and Super Sorry if you had asked a question, for which, no reply followed...Man, that's LAME!. From now on when you send (or resend) your comment to me, I'll receive it and do my best to get back to you with a speedy reply. Again, "My Bad" on missing-out on your feedback...Going forward we should be all set. (Let's just be glad that I'm a much more polished Paddling-Instructor than I am a Computer-Guy!) Cheers and Get Out On The Water, brent